Pharmacy Tech III - Hazardous Compounding (Oncology)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III with hazardous compounding experience for Ambulatory Oncology and Infusion Services. The role involves working under a pharmacist to prepare inpatient and outpatient medications, including sterile products and high-risk compounds.

The position features full-time rotating shifts, responsibilities across multiple galter and lavin pharmacies, and emphasis on safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all those licensed after 2008.
• Completion of NM approved training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units.
• Compounds dosage forms for dispensing to patients.
• Maintains inventory and handles hazardous medications with proper procedures.
• Performs sterile product preparation under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Hazardous drug handling

Sterile compounding

Pharmacy technician duties

Education

High School Diploma

CPhT certification (PTCB/NHA)

Sterile preparation training program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III with hazardous compounding experience for Ambulatory Oncology and Infusion Services. The role involves working under a pharmacist to prepare inpatient and outpatient medications, including sterile products and high-risk compounds.

The position features full-time rotating shifts, responsibilities across multiple galter and lavin pharmacies, and emphasis on safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.